ROCK BAND

I’ve had some fun in the recent week, helping someone chase down a particular console game. I’m not sure how that will turn out, but it did get me curious.

The game in question is Guitar Hero III. Most people who are familiar with games know about Guitar Hero and have seen it or played it at some point in the past. There’s even a bit on the cartoon SOUTH PARK where the father tries to show the kids how cool it is to play a real guitar instead of a game about playing a guitar. Hey, it’s SOUTH PARK… you know how that must have turned out… (for those not aware: the kids couldn’t care less about playing a real guitar, and Dad couldn’t play Guitar Hero’s game to save his life — in other words, they only look the same)

In my looking around, I did see the game ROCK BAND, and heard it was supposed to be the sequel that Guitar Hero never gave them. Specifically, a cooperative game, complete with drums and a mic. Yeah, you have to sing in tune. That leaves me out.

Here’s a review trailer for the game, just in case you don’t know what I’m talking about.
Eight minutes, sound helpful. Hit the upper link for regular viewing. Hitting the lower “High Def” link will take you off site to a larger screen - not needed.